Jones Day, the third-largest law firm in the United States., has opened an office in Mexico City.

The office will be launched in conjunction with Mexico-based law firm De Ovando y Martinez del Campo, SC.

Jones Day has offices around the globe, including one in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Fernando de Ovando will serve as partner-in-charge, overseeing eight partners and 12 associates. The firm will focus on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, infrastructure transactions, as well as real estate and capital markets.

The Mexico City office — called Jones Day Mexico City — was added to increase opportunities for clients pursuing in business opportunities in Mexico and internationally, the firm said.

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